Veselka

646 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Eastern European
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Veselka has been inspected three times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Veselka scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
74
Nov 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
95
Apr 29, 2024
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Veselka last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Veselka on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Veselka?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Veselka.

How does Veselka compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Veselka most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Veselka's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Veselka have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Veselka means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Veselka inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Veselka is inspected around two times per year on average.